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Buying property next to a body of water can be an excellent investment to make, but many people might be intimidated by the higher maintenance needs of these properties. In particular, maintaining the seawall can seem like a stressful task. However, being informed about the basic maintenance needs for a seawall can dramatically reduce your uncertainty and stress about this part of owning a waterside property.

How Can You Tell If Your Seawall Needs To Be Repaired?

Many of the problems that can create issues for seawalls will begin as relatively minor problems. By making sure that you regularly inspect the seawall, you can make sure that you are aware of these problems and have them repaired before they create major issues.

During your inspection, you should evaluate the condition of the ground at the base of the seawall. If you notice substantial erosion starting to form, you should have this area filled as soon as possible to prevent it from collapsing a portion of the wall. Also, you should look for signs of rusting in the metal rebar in the concrete used in the wall. When a red tint is present in the concrete, this can indicate that rust is forming on the interior of the concrete. Eventually, this will cause major cracks in the seawall, and this type of problem can only be repaired by an experienced seawall repair professional as they may need to replace much of the damaged wall.

Can You Have The Seawall Moved Further Out?

There may be instances where you want to increase the amount of usable land on your property by filling in the water along the shoreline. When you undertake this type of project, it may be necessary to move the seawall. Luckily, a contractor can usually perform this type of work.

This is done by installing a thick steel wall along the area where the new shoreline will be. Once this is done, heavy pumps remove the water from the area behind the temporary wall to allow workers to fill in the area with soil and rocks while also building the new seawall. This can be a major construction project to undertake, but it can be the best option for extending your property while enjoying the protection of a seawall.

Without the protection of a seawall, waterside properties can be more prone to encountering erosion and flooding issues. If you are considering buying a property that is next to the water, you should understand the importance of regularly inspecting your seawall as well as the process for extending your property into the water. Armed with this understanding, you are better equipped to make decision about how to get the most from your waterside property.